Global air travel up 9% in June
Air travel demand was up again in June, up by over 9%, according to International Air Transport Association data.
Measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), it was up 9.1% compared a year ago.
Total capacity, measured in available seat kilometers (ASK), was up 8.5% year-on-year while June’s load factor was 85.0%.
International demand rose 12.3% while domestic demand rose 4.3% compared to June 2023.
“Demand grew across all regions as the peak northern summer travel season began in June. With overall capacity growth lagging demand we saw a very strong average load factor,” said Willie Walsh, IATA’s Director General.
“Operating with such high load factors is both good and challenging. It makes it even more important for all the stakeholders to operate with equal levels of efficiency.”
All regions showed strong growth for international passenger markets in June 2024 compared to June 2023.
Asia-Pacific airlines’ growth remained strong, with a 22.6% year-on-year increase in demand, and capacity increased 22.9%.
European carriers saw a 9.1% year-on-year increase as capacity increased 9.8% year-on-year.
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